Day 2927: September 17th – 24th Goals

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Life is all about momentum – that’s what I’ve realized.

 

It’s 12 : 02 PM on day 2927 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spend time outside and read a Bible verse and do some work

 

 

Last Monday I set some goals and today I will again be evaluating myself to measure my progress and I’ll be setting some goals for the coming week as well. Take a look:

 

September 10th -17th  Goals Review

  1. Continue to be kind, honest and generous (give more, do more and be more) [tried]
  2. Be the best Supersidekick to my Superhero Catherine Constantinides [tried]
  3. Spend time outside as often as I can [tried]
  4. Finish reading Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi [not done yet]
  5. Learn 7+ new things [not done]
  6. Write done 7 beautiful moments of the week [not done often]
  7. Try new things [not done]
  8. Use social media to showcase the ability of differently-abled people and teach that Different IS COOL! [not done]

Highlights of the Week

  • Seeing all the items a friend bought for a place close to my heart as per my request  (I have the most awesome and most generous friends I’m eternally grateful)
  • Helping 3 of my favourite organizations in my personal capacity
  • Calling and talking to two of my friends (people care that you call so if people are important to you call them for no reason at all)
  • All the mornings and afternoons I spent outside (I have found that being outside gives me such peace and centres me)

 

September 17th – 24th Goals

  1. Continue to be kind, honest and generous (give more, do more and be more)
  2. Be the best Supersidekick to my Superhero Catherine Constantinides
  3. Spend time outside as often as I can and appreciate the little-big things
  4. Finish reading Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
  5. Learn 7+ new things
  6. Write done 7 beautiful moments of the week
  7. Try new things
  8. Use social media to showcase the ability of differently-abled people and teach that Different IS COOL!

Day 2926: Be kind TODAY Don’t Delay!

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You can never do an act of kindness too early for you never know when it might be too late– that’s my message to the world.

 

It’s 1 : 08 PM on day 2926 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray,   read a Bible verse and do some work

 

Yesterday I was actually considering postponing doing an act of kindness until my Alive Day – the 22nd of every month is the anniversary of the contracture surgery I had in February 2018 I call it my Alive Day – but then I realized I’m alive today, today is also my Alive Day. Be kind TODAY don’t delay!

Day 2925: You Don’t Have to be Bill Gates To BE THE DIFFERENCE

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The middle class is perfectly positioned to be the bridge between wealth and poverty – that’s what I’ve realized.

 

It’s 4: 20 PM on day 2925 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, ,  read a Bible verse, do some work and spent time outside

 

Today somebody said to me you’re not Bill Gates you can’t give so much but I don’t think you need to be Bill Gates to be the difference quite the contrary actually it’s the people with a lot of heart and not as many resources who move the world in the right direction every day. Do what you can where you are the time is always ripe to do right!

Day 2924: Be Audacious

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Be audacious – that’s my message to the world

 

It’s 1 : 48 PM on day 2924 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spent time outside,  read a Bible verse and do some work

 

Recently I realized that there’s something to be said for being audacious there’s something to be said for believing you can fly when you can’t walk, there’s something to be said for believing you can make a difference even when you yourself need help almost every moment…there’s something to be said for daring to believe you can be more than the world thinks you are.

Day 2923: Do Something Good Today

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The world won’t change overnight but small steps take in the right direction over time make an enormous impact – that’s my message to the world

It’s 2 : 45 PM on day 2923 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spent time outside,  read a Bible verse and do some work

Today in more ways than one I was reminded that it is our responsibility both as individuals and as a collective to take steps every day to create the kind of world we want to live in. Do something, small or big, to make the world a better place today

Day 2922: Small Acts + Good Intent = Extraordinary Impact

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Sometimes it’s the smallest things that take up the most space in your heart – that’s what I keep realizing

 

It’s 12 : 08 PM on day 2922 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spent time outside,  read a Bible verse and do some work

 

Today I woke up to read the sweetest message from a friend I’m sure it didn’t cost her anything but it is something I will treasure forever. Let’s all be kind to one another it’s free and it feels oh so good.

Day 2921: Claire Wineland Dies at 21 and Leaves Beautiful Message

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[Photo credit: Claire’s Place Foundation]

 

“Death is inevitable, living a life you are proud of is something you can control” – Claire Wineland

 

It’s 11 : 46 AM on day 2921 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spent time outside,  read a Bible verse and do some work

 

A few days ago I found out that Motivational Speaker and YouTuber Claire Wineland died after undergoing a lung transplant (she needed a lung transplant because she had Cystic Fibrosis)  I am so sad but the essence of Claire’s story is not that she died but rather that she lived fully in the face of impending death – a lesson to us all: Don’t wait for things to be perfect to be happy be happy right now. My deepest condolences to Claire’s entire family.

Watch “Claire Wineland Dies at 21 and Leaves Beautiful Message” below:

 

Day 2920: September 10th – 17th Goals

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There’s beauty in every day– that’s what I keep realizing

 

It’s 12 : 45 PM on day 2920 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spend time outside – Spring and Summer in South Africa are so breath-taking –   read a Bible verse and do some work

 

 

Last Monday I set some goals and today I will again be evaluating myself to measure my progress and I’ll be setting some goals for the coming week as well. Take a look:

September 3rd – 10th   Goals Review

  1. Continue to be kind, honest and generous (give more, do more and be more) [tried]
  2. Be the best Supersidekick to my Superhero Catherine Constantinides [tried]
  3. Spend time outside as often as I can [tried]
  4. Finish reading Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi [not done yet]
  5. Learn 7+ new things [not done often – I did learn that  the Orthodox church calendar we has 4 seasons and that we are supposed to pray 7 times daily (no joke)  ]
  6. Write done 7 beautiful moments of the week [not done often]
  7. Try new things [not done]
  8. Use social media to showcase the ability of differently-abled people and teach that Different IS COOL! [done – on Casual Day I really did my upmost to teach that Different Is COOL ]

Highlights of the Week

  • Spending time outside even though it was cold – everybody was so convinced I would get sick but I chose the possibility of seeing something wonderful over the fear of getting sick (and I didn’t get sick – very grateful)
  • Seeing Baby R extending his bowl of chips to everybody at the prayer – we were at an Orthodox prayer and while the Fr. was leading the prayer his young son – less than 2- was going up to everyone extending his bowl of chips in case anybody was hungry. I had to decline but that touched my heart so – kids always make me cry for the best reasons
  • Partaking in Holy Communion – for me it’s not just an empty act after I receive the Holy Eucharist I tell myself you are now wiped clean please stay that way for as long as possible of course I never do I’m only human I curse, I lie to spare people’s feelings but the intention to be pure is definitely there
  • Talking to my cousin – she lives in Canada now with her husband and their twins so we don’t see other often but it was nice calling her on her birthday I’m happy she’s happy [note to self: call family even on non-special occasions]
  • Talking to a friend (also on her birthday the birthday calls seem to be my theme)

 

 

September 10th – 17th   Goals

  1. Continue to be kind, honest and generous (give more, do more and be more)
  2. Be the best Supersidekick to my Superhero Catherine Constantinides
  3. Spend time outside as often as I can and appreciate the little-big things
  4. Finish reading Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
  5. Learn 7+ new things
  6. Write done 7 beautiful moments of the week
  7. Try new things
  8. Use social media to showcase the ability of differently-abled people and teach that Different IS COOL!

Day 2919: Nike – Dream Crazy #JustDoIt

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“Don’t ask if your dreams are crazy. Ask if they’re crazy enough.” – Nike

 

It’s 8: 50 AM on day 2919 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spent time outside,  read a Bible verse and do some work

 

Recently I watched Nike’s “Dream Crazy” ad and I know it’s the best ad I’ve ever seen I LOVE the message. Watch “Dream Crazy” below:

 

Day 2918: “Love Wins” by Carrie Underwood

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I, I believe you and me are sisters and brothers

And I, I believe we’re made to be here for each other

And we’ll never fall if we walk hand in hand

Put a world that seems broken together again

Yeah I, I believe in the end love wins

– Carrie Underwood, “Love Wins”

 

It’s 2 : 07 PM on day 2918 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spent time outside,  read a Bible verse and do some work

 

Yesterday I heard “Love Wins” by Carrie Underwood and I love the message of the song so I’m sharing it. Listen to “Love Wins” by Carrie Underwood below: